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Torrey

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Pronounced TOR-ee /ˈtɔːr.i/High

Meaning: Torrey is a surname of English and Irish origin, generally traced to a place name from tor ('rocky hill') or from the Old French/Norman torre ('tower'). Used as a given name for both sexes, with a boys' lean historically, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rocky hilltop name: Torrey comes from tor, 'rocky hill' (said 'TOR-ee'). Used for both sexes, leaning boy — we note it.
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Origin LowEnglish, Irish
MeaningTorrey is a surname of English and Irish origin, generally traced to a place name from tor ('rocky hill') or from the Old French/Norman torre ('tower'). Used as a given name for both sexes, with a boys' lean historically, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13309 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319582024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Torrey is an English and Irish surname, generally from a place name built on tor, 'rocky hill,' or from the Norman word for a tower. It moved into first-name use in America for both girls and boys, with a historical boys' lean, which we note. The Torrey pine of the California coast carries the same surname (said 'TOR-ee').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, surname-style, and unisex.

Did you know? The tor in Torrey is the same word as in Britain's rocky hilltops — Glastonbury Tor and the tors of Dartmoor — a sturdy, weathered kind of name.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Torrey — English/Irish surname; tor 'rocky hill'; unisex, boy-leaning

Variations

ToriToreyTorry

Nicknames

TorRey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torrey mean?

Torrey is a surname generally traced to tor, 'rocky hill,' or to a word for 'tower.'

How do you pronounce Torrey?

It's said TOR-ee /ˈtɔːr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Torrey a boy or girl name?

Torrey is used for both, with a historical lean to boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Torrey?

Torrey is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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